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Raising Fowl and Small Animals in Urban Areas https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/2902/2902-1086/2902-1086-old.html Thu, 12 Jan 2023 11:47:20 -0500 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/2902/2902-1086/2902-1086-old.html Animal and Poultry SciencesPoultry 2018-09-28T00:00:00.000-04:00

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Brooding of Domestic Fowl https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/2902/2902-1087/2902-1087.html Mon, 16 Sep 2024 09:47:08 -0400 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/2902/2902-1087/2902-1087.html Animal and Poultry SciencesPoultry 2009-05-01T01:00:00.000-04:00

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Transporting Poultry in a Humane Manner https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/2902/2902-1088/2902-1088.html Tue, 10 Oct 2023 12:03:09 -0400 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/2902/2902-1088/2902-1088.html Animal and Poultry SciencesPoultry 2023-09-27T10:25:00.000-04:00

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Incubating Eggs https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/2902/2902-1090/2902-1090.html Fri, 23 Aug 2024 11:38:04 -0400 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/2902/2902-1090/2902-1090.html Animal and Poultry SciencesPoultry 2009-05-01T01:00:00.000-04:00

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Small-scale Poultry Housing https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/2902/2902-1092/2902-1092.html Tue, 19 Nov 2024 21:28:31 -0500 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/2902/2902-1092/2902-1092.html PoultryAlternative AgricultureBeginning FarmerAnimal and Poultry SciencesCommunity Food Systems 2023-04-28T10:50:00.000-04:00

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Avian Disease Fact Sheet https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/2902/2902-1094/2902-1094.html Wed, 21 Aug 2024 08:16:03 -0400 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/2902/2902-1094/2902-1094.html Animal and Poultry SciencesPoultry 2009-05-01T01:00:00.000-04:00

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Why Have My Hens Stopped Laying? 5 Factors that Impact Egg Production https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/2902/2902-1097/2902-1097.html Wed, 11 Oct 2023 08:12:36 -0400 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/2902/2902-1097/2902-1097.html PoultryBeginning FarmerAnimal and Poultry SciencesFarm Health & Safety 2022-07-12T10:35:00.000-04:00

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Why Have My Hens Stopped Laying? 5 Factors that Impact Egg Production https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/2902/2902-1097/2902-1097-old.html Wed, 26 Oct 2022 09:45:26 -0400 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/2902/2902-1097/2902-1097-old.html PoultryBeginning FarmerAnimal and Poultry SciencesFarm Health & Safety 2022-07-12T10:35:00.000-04:00

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Common Ticks of Virginia https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/2906/2906-1396/2906-1396.html Fri, 13 Oct 2023 07:42:56 -0400 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/2906/2906-1396/2906-1396.html Dairy CattleHome PestsBeef CattleEntomologyVeterinary MedicineAnimal and Poultry SciencesSheep & Goats 2022-01-30T09:45:00.000-06:00

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Cloverbud Curriculum, A Horse of a Different Color! https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/380/380-104/380-104.html Fri, 22 Nov 2024 20:05:10 -0500 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/380/380-104/380-104.html Expert-ReviewedHorsesAnimal and Poultry Sciences4-H Youth DevelopmentMiddleburg Agricultural Research and Extension Center4-H Animal Sciences 2021-07-15T00:00:00.000-04:00

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Cloverbud Curriculum - Eat Like a Horse! https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/380/380-105/380-105.html Mon, 15 Apr 2024 11:29:59 -0400 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/380/380-105/380-105.html Animal and Poultry SciencesMiddleburg Agricultural Research and Extension Center4-H Animal Sciences 2021-01-21T10:14:00.000-05:00

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Cloverbud Curriculum - Knocking Off the Dirt! https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/380/380-106/380-106.html Wed, 03 Jan 2024 22:30:41 -0500 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/380/380-106/380-106.html HorsesAnimal and Poultry SciencesMiddleburg Agricultural Research and Extension Center4-H Animal Sciences 2021-07-15T00:00:00.000-04:00

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Cloverbud Curriculum - Do You Have Horse Sense! https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/380/380-107/380-107.html Fri, 22 Nov 2024 20:30:21 -0500 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/380/380-107/380-107.html Expert-ReviewedHorsesAnimal and Poultry SciencesMiddleburg Agricultural Research and Extension Center4-H Animal Sciences 2021-07-15T00:00:00.000-04:00

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Cloverbud Curriculum - Horses Wear Clothes, Too! https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/380/380-108/380-108.html Wed, 03 Jan 2024 22:13:54 -0500 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/380/380-108/380-108.html HorsesAnimal and Poultry SciencesMiddleburg Agricultural Research and Extension Center4-H Animal Sciences 2021-07-15T00:00:00.000-04:00

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Cloverbud Curriculum - Puzzling Horse Parts! https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/380/380-109/380-109.html Wed, 03 Jan 2024 22:16:45 -0500 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/380/380-109/380-109.html HorsesAnimal and Poultry SciencesMiddleburg Agricultural Research and Extension Center4-H Animal Sciences 2021-07-15T00:00:00.000-04:00

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4-H Science Fair Project/Presentation and Display Score Sheet https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/380/380-128/380-128.html Fri, 09 Aug 2024 15:24:44 -0400 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/380/380-128/380-128.html Animal and Poultry Sciences4-H Competition and Scoring Aids4-H Animal Sciences 2014-03-19T01:00:00.000-04:00

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Virginia 4-H Market Goat Project Junior Record Book https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/4-H/4H-144/4H-144.html Wed, 18 Dec 2024 19:10:00 -0500 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/4-H/4H-144/4H-144.html Virginia Cooperative Extension Unit OfficeRecord BooksExpert-ReviewedAnimal and Poultry SciencesSheep & Goats4-H Youth Development4-H Animal Sciences 2023-01-24T15:27:00.000-05:00

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Virginia 4-H Market Goat Project Senior Record Book https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/4-H/4H-145/4H-145.html Wed, 18 Dec 2024 19:08:32 -0500 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/4-H/4H-145/4H-145.html Virginia Cooperative Extension Unit OfficeRecord BooksExpert-ReviewedAnimal and Poultry SciencesSheep & Goats4-H Youth Development4-H Animal Sciences 2023-01-24T15:30:00.000-05:00

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Virginia 4-H Market Hog Project Junior Record Book https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/4-H/4H-146/4H-146.html Wed, 18 Dec 2024 02:51:57 -0500 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/4-H/4H-146/4H-146.html SwineVirginia Cooperative Extension Unit OfficeRecord BooksExpert-ReviewedAnimal and Poultry Sciences4-H Youth Development4-H Animal Sciences 2023-01-24T15:31:00.000-05:00

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Virginia 4-H Market Hog Project Senior Record Book https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/4-H/4H-147/4H-147.html Wed, 18 Dec 2024 02:37:12 -0500 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/4-H/4H-147/4H-147.html SwineVirginia Cooperative Extension Unit OfficeRecord BooksExpert-ReviewedAnimal and Poultry Sciences4-H Youth Development4-H Animal Sciences 2023-01-24T15:34:00.000-05:00

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Virginia 4-H Market Lamb Project Junior Record Book https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/4-H/4H-148/4H-148.html Wed, 18 Dec 2024 19:17:53 -0500 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/4-H/4H-148/4H-148.html Virginia Cooperative Extension Unit OfficeRecord BooksExpert-ReviewedAnimal and Poultry Sciences4-H Youth Development4-H Animal Sciences 2023-01-24T15:38:00.000-05:00

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Virginia 4-H Market Lamb Project Senior Record Book https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/4-H/4H-149/4H-149.html Wed, 18 Dec 2024 02:35:28 -0500 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/4-H/4H-149/4H-149.html Virginia Cooperative Extension Unit OfficeRecord BooksExpert-ReviewedAnimal and Poultry Sciences4-H Youth Development4-H Animal Sciences 2023-01-24T15:41:00.000-05:00

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Virginia 4-H Sheep Flock Project Junior Record Book https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/4-H/4H-150/4H-150.html Wed, 18 Dec 2024 02:33:17 -0500 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/4-H/4H-150/4H-150.html Virginia Cooperative Extension Unit OfficeRecord BooksExpert-ReviewedAnimal and Poultry SciencesSheep & Goats4-H Youth Development4-H Animal Sciences 2023-01-24T15:42:00.000-05:00

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Virginia 4-H Sheep Flock Project Senior Record Book https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/4-H/4H-151/4H-151.html Wed, 18 Dec 2024 01:28:22 -0500 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/4-H/4H-151/4H-151.html Virginia Cooperative Extension Unit OfficeRecord BooksExpert-ReviewedAnimal and Poultry SciencesSheep & Goats4-H Youth Development4-H Animal Sciences 2023-01-24T15:47:00.000-05:00

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VT Policy Guidelines for Open vs. 4-H Horse Events https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/4-H/4H-306/4H-306.html Fri, 06 Sep 2024 13:08:52 -0400 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/4-H/4H-306/4H-306.html 4-H Risk Management FormsHorsesAnimal and Poultry Sciences4-H Youth Development4-H Animal Sciences 2020-04-08T13:17:00.000-04:00

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Basic Information Agents need to know about Virginia’s 4-H Horse Program https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/4-H/4H-307/4H-307.html Fri, 25 Oct 2024 16:52:52 -0400 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/4-H/4H-307/4H-307.html HorsesAnimal and Poultry Sciences4-H Youth Development4-H Animal Sciences 2016-07-20T16:50:42.000-04:00

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General Horse Information Agents Need To Know https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/4-H/4H-308/4H-308.html Tue, 26 Mar 2024 15:05:02 -0400 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/4-H/4H-308/4H-308.html 4-H Risk Management FormsHorsesVirginia Cooperative Extension Unit Office4-H Competition and Scoring AidsAnimal and Poultry Sciences4-H Youth Development4-H Animal Sciences 2020-04-20T00:00:00.000-04:00

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Virginia 4-H State Horse Program https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/4-H/4H-570/4H-570.html Wed, 24 May 2023 10:30:50 -0400 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/4-H/4H-570/4H-570.html HorsesAnimal and Poultry Sciences4-H Youth Development4-H Animal Sciences 2022-12-01T09:30:00.000-05:00

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Virginia Virtual Farm to Table: Chicken https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/4-H/4H-921/4H-921.html Fri, 04 Sep 2020 15:05:53 -0400 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/4-H/4H-921/4H-921.html VideosPoultryAnimal and Poultry SciencesCommunity Food SystemsVirtual Farm To Table 2020-08-14T14:44:00.000-04:00

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Virginia Virtual Farm to Table: Eggs https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/4-H/4H-925/4H-925.html Mon, 31 Aug 2020 13:26:01 -0400 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/4-H/4H-925/4H-925.html VideosPoultryAnimal and Poultry Sciences4-H Youth DevelopmentVirtual Farm To Table4-H Animal Sciences 2020-08-31T13:15:00.000-04:00

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Virginia Farm to Table: Wine and Lamb https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/4-H/4H-926/4H-926.html Fri, 04 Sep 2020 14:51:55 -0400 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/4-H/4H-926/4H-926.html VideosSchool of Plant and Environmental SciencesHealth & NutritionAnimal and Poultry SciencesCommunity Food SystemsVirtual Farm To Table 2020-09-04T14:42:00.000-04:00

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Virginia Virtual Farm to Table: Pork https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/4-H/4H-928/4H-928.html Tue, 25 Jun 2024 16:52:03 -0400 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/4-H/4H-928/4H-928.html SwineVideosHealth & NutritionAnimal and Poultry SciencesVirtual Farm To Table4-H Animal Sciences 2020-09-09T15:34:00.000-04:00

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Nutrition and Feeding of the Cow-Calf Herd: Digestive System of the Cow https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/400/400-010/400-010.html Tue, 27 Aug 2024 10:08:54 -0400 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/400/400-010/400-010.html Animal and Poultry SciencesBeef Cattle 2009-05-01T01:00:00.000-04:00

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Nutrition and Feeding of the Cow-Calf Herd: Production Cycle Nutrition and Nutrient Requirements of Cows, Pregnant Heifers and Bulls https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/400/400-012/400-012.html Thu, 15 Aug 2024 15:58:28 -0400 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/400/400-012/400-012.html Animal and Poultry SciencesBeef Cattle 2009-05-01T01:00:00.000-04:00

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GnRH Based Estrus Synchronization Systems for Beef Cows https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/400/400-013/400-013.html Wed, 21 Aug 2024 08:40:44 -0400 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/400/400-013/400-013.html Beef CattleVeterinary MedicineAnimal and Poultry SciencesVirginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine 2009-05-01T01:00:00.000-04:00

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Alternative Feeds for Beef Cattle https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/400/400-230/400-230.html Tue, 17 Sep 2024 08:21:14 -0400 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/400/400-230/400-230.html Animal and Poultry SciencesBeef Cattle 2009-05-01T01:00:00.000-04:00

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Cattle Identification: Freeze Branding https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/400/400-301/400-301.html Fri, 23 Aug 2024 08:41:23 -0400 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/400/400-301/400-301.html Animal and Poultry SciencesVirginia Cooperative Extension Unit OfficeBeef Cattle 2009-05-01T01:00:00.000-04:00

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Getting Started in the Cattle Business in Virginia https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/400/400-790/400-790.html Fri, 23 Aug 2024 08:46:11 -0400 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/400/400-790/400-790.html Animal and Poultry SciencesBeef CattleAgricultural and Applied Economics 2009-05-01T01:00:00.000-04:00

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Body Condition Scoring Beef Cows https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/400/400-795/400-795.html Thu, 15 Aug 2024 16:14:13 -0400 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/400/400-795/400-795.html Animal and Poultry SciencesBeef Cattle 2009-05-01T01:00:00.000-04:00

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Understanding Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs) https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/400/400-804/400-804.html Wed, 14 Aug 2024 16:36:25 -0400 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/400/400-804/400-804.html Animal and Poultry SciencesBeef Cattle 2009-05-01T01:00:00.000-04:00

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Crossbreeding Beef Cattle https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/400/400-805/400-805.html Tue, 27 Aug 2024 10:14:36 -0400 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/400/400-805/400-805.html Animal and Poultry SciencesBeef Cattle 2009-05-01T01:00:00.000-04:00

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Virginia 4-H Horse Project Measurement Card https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/406/406-050/406-050.html Mon, 23 Mar 2020 13:10:27 -0400 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/406/406-050/406-050.html Horses4-H Competition and Scoring AidsAnimal and Poultry Sciences4-H Youth Development4-H Animal Sciences 2020-03-23T00:00:00.000-04:00

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VIRGINIA 4-H HORSE PROJECT: PROGRESSIVE RIDING SERIES UNIT 1 Basic Horsemanship https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/406/406-053/406-053.html Fri, 22 Nov 2024 20:26:14 -0500 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/406/406-053/406-053.html Expert-ReviewedHorses4-H Curriculum and DeliveryAnimal and Poultry Sciences4-H Youth Development4-H Animal Sciences 2021-07-19T00:00:00.000-04:00

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Progressive Riding Series Unit 4 - Horsemaster https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/406/406-099/406-099.html Thu, 13 Jan 2022 13:13:52 -0500 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/406/406-099/406-099.html Animal and Poultry SciencesHorses4-H Animal Sciences 2022-01-10T14:25:00.000-05:00

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Self-Determined Horse Project https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/406/406-107/406-107.html Wed, 03 Jan 2024 22:23:03 -0500 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/406/406-107/406-107.html HorsesAnimal and Poultry Sciences4-H Youth Development4-H Animal Sciences 2021-07-15T00:00:00.000-04:00

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Virginia 4-H Horse Project Junior Record Book https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/406/406-122/406-122.html Mon, 02 Dec 2024 10:03:43 -0500 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/406/406-122/406-122.html Virginia Cooperative Extension Unit OfficeRecord BooksAnimal and Poultry Sciences4-H Youth DevelopmentDairy Science4-H Animal Sciences 2018-02-26T00:00:00.000-05:00

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Virginia 4-H Horse Project Senior Record Book https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/406/406-123/406-123.html Thu, 10 Oct 2024 11:38:29 -0400 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/406/406-123/406-123.html Virginia Cooperative Extension Unit OfficeRecord BooksHorsesAnimal and Poultry Sciences4-H Youth Development4-H Animal Sciences 2018-12-19T00:00:00.000-05:00

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4-H Project Horse Eligibility/Declaration https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/406/406-125/406-125.html Thu, 07 Nov 2024 21:36:32 -0500 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/406/406-125/406-125.html Animal and Poultry SciencesHorses4-H Animal Sciences 2021-01-21T08:35:00.000-05:00

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Beginning of Life https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/408/408-029/408-029.html Tue, 27 Aug 2024 10:53:13 -0400 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/408/408-029/408-029.html Animal and Poultry SciencesPoultry4-H Animal Sciences 2009-11-09T09:11:01.000-05:00

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Poultry Yearly Plan and Record Book https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/408/408-042/408-042.html Mon, 11 Apr 2022 10:41:38 -0400 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/408/408-042/408-042.html PoultryRecord BooksAnimal and Poultry Sciences4-H Animal Sciences 2019-04-24T10:41:00.000-04:00

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Control, Treatment, and Elimination of Foot Rot from Sheep https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/410/410-028/410-028.html Tue, 17 Sep 2024 11:37:29 -0400 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/410/410-028/410-028.html Veterinary MedicineAnimal and Poultry SciencesSheep & GoatsVirginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine 2009-05-01T01:00:00.000-04:00

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Sheep Management Schedule https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/410/410-365/410-365.html Tue, 17 Sep 2024 11:43:05 -0400 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/410/410-365/410-365.html Animal and Poultry SciencesSheep & Goats 2009-05-01T01:00:00.000-04:00

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Sheep Grazing Management https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/410/410-366/410-366.html Tue, 27 Aug 2024 10:57:15 -0400 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/410/410-366/410-366.html Animal and Poultry SciencesSheep & Goats 2009-05-01T01:00:00.000-04:00

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Feeding Sheep https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/410/410-853/410-853.html Thu, 14 Mar 2024 14:24:10 -0400 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/410/410-853/410-853.html Animal and Poultry SciencesSheep & Goats 2009-05-01T01:00:00.000-04:00

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Control of Common Pasture and Hayfield Weeds in Virginia and West Virginia https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/427/427-002/427-002.html Tue, 27 Aug 2024 13:34:15 -0400 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/427/427-002/427-002.html Crop and Soil Environmental SciencesPlant Pathology, Physiology and Weed ScienceWeedsVirginia Cooperative Extension Unit OfficePasture & Forage - Crops & SoilsWest Virginia UniversityAnimal and Poultry Sciences 2009-05-01T01:00:00.000-04:00

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Fencing Materials For Livestock Systems https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/442/442-131/442-131.html Tue, 20 Aug 2024 08:22:09 -0400 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/442/442-131/442-131.html SwineDairy CattleBiological Systems EngineeringBeef CattleAnimal and Poultry SciencesSheep & Goats 2009-05-01T01:00:00.000-04:00

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Taste of Farming: Beef Management 101 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/ALCE/alce-296/alce-296-12.html Mon, 04 Apr 2022 11:56:21 -0400 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/ALCE/alce-296/alce-296-12.html VideosBeef CattleAnimal and Poultry SciencesAgricultural, Leadership and Community EducationTaste of Farming 2022-04-04T11:50:00.000-04:00

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Taste of Farming: Horse Management 101 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/ALCE/alce-296/alce-296-8.html Mon, 04 Apr 2022 11:10:30 -0400 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/ALCE/alce-296/alce-296-8.html VideosHorsesAnimal and Poultry SciencesAgricultural, Leadership and Community EducationTaste of Farming 2022-04-01T12:37:00.000-04:00

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Equine Evacuation Sites during Emergencies https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/ANR/ANR-228/ANR-228.html Thu, 04 Apr 2024 15:50:48 -0400 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/ANR/ANR-228/ANR-228.html HorsesAgricultural and Natural Resources (ANR)Animal and Poultry SciencesEmergency Preparedness4-H Animal Sciences 2018-10-25T00:00:00.000-04:00

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4-H Horse Program Key Dates Agents Need to Know https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/APSC/APSC-128/APSC-128.html Mon, 23 Sep 2024 08:53:59 -0400 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/APSC/APSC-128/APSC-128.html Animal and Poultry Sciences4-H Awards and Recognition Forms4-H Animal Sciences 2016-06-27T15:03:46.000-04:00

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Influence of Breed and Supplementation on Consumer Ratings of Pasture-raised Ground Lamb https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/APSC/APSC-142/APSC-142.html Thu, 24 Aug 2023 09:14:09 -0400 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/APSC/APSC-142/APSC-142.html Animal and Poultry SciencesSheep & GoatsVirginia State University 2017-12-11T00:00:00.000-05:00

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Preparing for the breeding season in meat goats and hair sheep https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/APSC/APSC-143/APSC-143.html Fri, 25 Aug 2023 14:03:19 -0400 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/APSC/APSC-143/APSC-143.html Virginia State UniversityVeterinary MedicineAnimal and Poultry SciencesSheep & Goats 2018-02-20T00:00:00.000-05:00

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Transitioning Beef Cattle to a Defined Breeding and Calving Season https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/APSC/APSC-145/APSC-145.html Fri, 13 Dec 2024 18:38:16 -0500 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/APSC/APSC-145/APSC-145.html Animal and Poultry SciencesBeef CattleExpert-Reviewed 2023-08-02T00:00:00.000-04:00

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Animal welfare considerations for on-farm or backyard slaughter of poultry https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/APSC/APSC-152/APSC-152.html Wed, 28 Aug 2024 11:13:33 -0400 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/APSC/APSC-152/APSC-152.html Animal and Poultry SciencesPoultry 2024-08-09T00:00:00.000-04:00

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Enhancing Reproductive Performance in Small Ruminants: Part I. Biology of Reproduction https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/APSC/APSC-157/APSC-157.html Tue, 26 Nov 2024 22:05:53 -0500 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/APSC/APSC-157/APSC-157.html Expert-ReviewedPasture & Forage - Animal AgricultureAnimal and Poultry SciencesSheep & Goats 2020-03-01T00:00:00.000-05:00

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Enhancing Reproductive Performance in Small Ruminants Part III. Breeding and Management Systems https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/APSC/APSC-159/APSC-159.html Fri, 22 Nov 2024 19:49:08 -0500 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/APSC/APSC-159/APSC-159.html Expert-ReviewedVirginia State UniversityAnimal and Poultry SciencesSheep & Goats 2020-03-01T00:00:00.000-05:00

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Enhancing Reproductive Performance in Small Ruminants Part IV: Breed/Selection https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/APSC/APSC-160/APSC-160.html Fri, 22 Nov 2024 19:53:49 -0500 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/APSC/APSC-160/APSC-160.html Expert-ReviewedVirginia State UniversityAnimal and Poultry SciencesSheep & Goats 2020-03-01T00:00:00.000-05:00

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Euthanasia for Broiler Chickens: Manual and Mechanical Cervical Dislocation Methods https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/APSC/APSC-161/APSC-161.html Wed, 27 Nov 2024 20:09:34 -0500 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/APSC/APSC-161/APSC-161.html Animal and Poultry SciencesPoultryExpert-Reviewed 2019-10-15T11:29:00.000-04:00

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An Update on African Swine Fever and its Effects on Pork Production https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/APSC/APSC-162/APSC-162.html Wed, 07 Jun 2023 10:01:49 -0400 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/APSC/APSC-162/APSC-162.html SwineAnimal and Poultry Sciences 2019-08-30T10:34:00.000-04:00

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United States Department of Agriculture 2017 Census of Agriculture: A Snapshot of Swine Production in Virginia https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/APSC/APSC-163/APSC-163.html Thu, 28 Mar 2024 02:58:26 -0400 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/APSC/APSC-163/APSC-163.html SwineAnimal and Poultry Sciences 2019-09-09T14:05:00.000-04:00

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Low Stress Cattle Handling https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/APSC/APSC-167/APSC-167.html Fri, 26 Apr 2024 22:29:39 -0400 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/APSC/APSC-167/APSC-167.html Dairy CattleLarge Animal Clinical SciencesBeef CattleAnimal and Poultry SciencesDairy Science 2020-02-14T16:11:00.000-05:00

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Equine Care During Covid-19 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/APSC/APSC-168/APSC-168.html Fri, 30 Jun 2023 08:35:21 -0400 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/APSC/APSC-168/APSC-168.html Animal and Poultry SciencesHorsesCovid-19 2020-04-07T14:37:00.000-04:00

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Castration in the U.S. Swine Industry: Animal Welfare Implications and Alternatives https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/APSC/APSC-174/APSC-174.html Fri, 06 Dec 2024 10:13:49 -0500 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/APSC/APSC-174/APSC-174.html Animal and Poultry SciencesExpert-ReviewedFarm Business Mgmt. & Planning 2020-12-11T21:16:16.000-05:00

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Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the Use of Above Ground Burial to Manage Catastrophic Livestock Mortality in Non-Disease Situations https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/APSC/APSC-178/APSC-178.html Tue, 11 Jun 2024 14:21:28 -0400 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/APSC/APSC-178/APSC-178.html Dairy CattlePoultryBeef CattleDairy ScienceSwineAnimal and Poultry SciencesSheep & Goats 2021-08-04T09:40:00.000-04:00

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Above Ground Burial An Overview of the Technology https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/APSC/APSC-179/APSC-179.html Fri, 20 Jan 2023 10:08:57 -0500 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/APSC/APSC-179/APSC-179.html SwineAnimal and Poultry SciencesTidewater Agricultural Research and Extension Center 2021-06-28T09:55:00.000-04:00

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Activity Lesson Plan for Proper Storage, Labeling, and Accounting for Medications https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/APSC/APSC-99/APSC-99.html Wed, 03 Apr 2024 16:42:29 -0400 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/APSC/APSC-99/APSC-99.html Dairy CattlePoultryBeef Cattle4-H Curriculum and DeliverySwineAnimal and Poultry SciencesSheep & Goats4-H Animal Sciences 2021-06-23T18:53:53.000-04:00

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U.S. Swine Health Improvement Plan: Background, Benefits, and How to Enroll https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/APSC/apsc-181/apsc-181.html Thu, 21 Nov 2024 14:52:51 -0500 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/APSC/apsc-181/apsc-181.html SwineExpert-ReviewedPasture & Forage - Animal AgricultureAnimal and Poultry SciencesFarm Health & Safety 2022-09-29T13:13:00.000-04:00

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Small Scale and Niche Market Pork Producers Should Respond to the 2022 Census of Agriculture¹ https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/APSC/apsc-183/apsc-183.html Tue, 31 Jan 2023 11:13:57 -0500 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/APSC/apsc-183/apsc-183.html SwineBeginning FarmerAnimal and Poultry SciencesGovernment Programs & Policy 2023-01-24T10:55:00.000-05:00

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Poultry Biosecurity Awareness https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/APSC/apsc-184/apsc-184.html Tue, 17 Dec 2024 21:50:46 -0500 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/APSC/apsc-184/apsc-184.html Animal and Poultry SciencesPoultryExpert-Reviewed 2023-02-10T10:46:00.000-05:00

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Upcoming Policy Change Governing Injectable Antibiotics Will Alter Their Use by Pig Farmers https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/APSC/apsc-185/apsc-185.html Wed, 15 Mar 2023 11:11:26 -0400 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/APSC/apsc-185/apsc-185.html SwineHealth & NutritionVeterinary MedicineAnimal and Poultry Sciences 2023-03-15T11:30:00.000-04:00

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Kinky Back (Spondylolisthesis) in Broiler Chickens: What We Can Do Today to Reduce the Problem https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/APSC/apsc-189/apsc-189.html Fri, 13 Dec 2024 16:39:51 -0500 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/APSC/apsc-189/apsc-189.html Animal and Poultry SciencesPoultryPasture & Forage - Animal Agriculture 2023-09-20T11:14:00.000-04:00

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Poultry Parasites: Northern Fowl Mites https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/APSC/apsc-190/apsc-190.html Fri, 13 Dec 2024 16:32:00 -0500 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/APSC/apsc-190/apsc-190.html PoultryExpert-ReviewedBeginning FarmerAgricultural Insects PestsAnimal and Poultry Sciences4-H Animal Sciences 2023-10-11T15:29:00.000-04:00

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Footpad Dermatitis in Poultry: A Common Issue in Commercial and Backyard Flocks https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/APSC/apsc-191/apsc-191.html Fri, 13 Dec 2024 16:32:58 -0500 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/APSC/apsc-191/apsc-191.html PoultryExpert-ReviewedBeginning FarmerFood Business Animal and Poultry Sciences4-H Animal Sciences 2023-10-02T10:49:00.000-04:00

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Predators for Free-Ranging Poultry https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/APSC/apsc-192/apsc-192.html Fri, 13 Dec 2024 16:34:19 -0500 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/APSC/apsc-192/apsc-192.html PoultryExpert-ReviewedBeginning FarmerAnimal and Poultry Sciences4-H Animal Sciences 2023-09-28T10:57:00.000-04:00

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Leg and Foot Disorders in Domestic Poultry https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/APSC/apsc-193/apsc-193.html Thu, 12 Oct 2023 11:40:44 -0400 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/APSC/apsc-193/apsc-193.html Animal and Poultry SciencesPoultryBeginning Farmer 2023-10-12T00:00:00.000-04:00

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Decreasing Preweaning Death Loss in Pigs: Key Management Considerations for Small-Scale Farmers https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/APSC/apsc-195/apsc-195.html Wed, 11 Dec 2024 18:27:15 -0500 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/APSC/apsc-195/apsc-195.html SwineExpert-ReviewedVeterinary MedicineAnimal and Poultry Sciences 2024-01-10T14:51:00.000-05:00

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Asian Longhorned Tick and Theileria Orientalis Ikeda: Current Thoughts and Understandings https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/APSC/apsc-196/apsc-196.html Thu, 12 Dec 2024 22:01:01 -0500 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/APSC/apsc-196/apsc-196.html Dairy CattlePoultryBeef CattleExpert-ReviewedPasture & Forage - Animal AgricultureAgricultural Insects PestsAnimal and Poultry SciencesSheep & GoatsVirginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine 2023-11-30T16:08:00.000-05:00

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Bovine Influenza A Virus (BIAV) - HPAI in Cattle https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/APSC/apsc-197/apsc-197.html Thu, 25 Apr 2024 17:24:36 -0400 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/APSC/apsc-197/apsc-197.html Dairy CattlePoultryBeef CattleAnimal and Poultry Sciences 2024-04-25T14:57:00.000-04:00

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Silvopasture Systems for Broiler Chickens: Ranging Behavior and Range Use https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/APSC/apsc-198/apsc-198.html Fri, 06 Dec 2024 21:10:56 -0500 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/APSC/apsc-198/apsc-198.html PoultryExpert-ReviewedPasture & Forage - Crops & SoilsPasture & Forage - Animal AgricultureAnimal and Poultry Sciences 2024-05-23T15:49:00.000-04:00

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Biosecurity: Five Steps to Protect Poultry from Avian Influenza (and Other Diseases) https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/APSC/apsc-200/APSC-200.html Fri, 06 Dec 2024 19:14:18 -0500 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/APSC/apsc-200/APSC-200.html PoultryExpert-ReviewedPasture & Forage - Animal AgricultureBeginning FarmerVeterinary MedicineAnimal and Poultry Sciences 2024-06-10T13:48:00.000-04:00

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Yields and Loss: How much meat to expect from a lamb https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/APSC/apsc-203/apsc-203.html Mon, 16 Dec 2024 08:49:16 -0500 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/APSC/apsc-203/apsc-203.html Virginia State UniversityBeginning FarmerAnimal and Poultry SciencesSheep & Goats 2024-12-12T13:39:00.000-05:00

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Ritual Slaughter: An Overview https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/APSC/apsc-204/apsc-204.html Mon, 16 Dec 2024 08:51:52 -0500 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/APSC/apsc-204/apsc-204.html On-Farm Food SafetyBeef CattleVirginia State UniversityAnimal and Poultry SciencesSheep & Goats 2024-12-10T11:56:00.000-05:00

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Asian Longhorned Tick https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/ENTO/ENTO-282/ENTO-282.html Fri, 16 Jun 2023 11:26:31 -0400 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/ENTO/ENTO-282/ENTO-282.html Dairy CattleHome PestsPoultryBeef CattleHorsesHealth & NutritionEntomologyInvasive SpeciesAgricultural Insects PestsAnimal and Poultry SciencesSheep & Goats 2023-05-26T10:54:00.000-04:00

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Stockpile Grazing in Autumn https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/SPES/SPES-29/SPES-29.html Fri, 13 Dec 2024 14:55:47 -0500 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/SPES/SPES-29/SPES-29.html Beef CattleHorsesSchool of Plant and Environmental SciencesGraze 300VideosExpert-ReviewedPasture & Forage - Animal AgricultureAnimal and Poultry SciencesSheep & Goats 2023-11-02T00:00:00.000-04:00

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Using Grazing Charts https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/SPES/SPES-30/SPES-30.html Fri, 13 Dec 2024 14:53:57 -0500 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/SPES/SPES-30/SPES-30.html Beef CattleHorsesSchool of Plant and Environmental SciencesGraze 300VideosExpert-ReviewedPasture & Forage - Animal AgricultureAnimal and Poultry SciencesSheep & Goats 2023-11-02T00:00:00.000-04:00

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Stockpile Grazing with Horses https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/SPES/SPES-31/SPES-31.html Fri, 13 Dec 2024 15:18:48 -0500 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/SPES/SPES-31/SPES-31.html HorsesSchool of Plant and Environmental SciencesGraze 300VideosExpert-ReviewedPasture & Forage - Animal AgricultureAnimal and Poultry Sciences 2023-11-02T00:00:00.000-04:00

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Benefits of a Dry Lot for Horses https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/SPES/SPES-32/SPES-32.html Fri, 13 Dec 2024 15:17:56 -0500 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/SPES/SPES-32/SPES-32.html HorsesSchool of Plant and Environmental SciencesGraze 300VideosExpert-ReviewedPasture & Forage - Animal AgricultureAnimal and Poultry Sciences 2023-11-02T00:00:00.000-04:00

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Using a Grazing Muzzle https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/SPES/SPES-33/SPES-33.html Fri, 13 Dec 2024 15:16:39 -0500 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/SPES/SPES-33/SPES-33.html HorsesSchool of Plant and Environmental SciencesGraze 300VideosExpert-ReviewedPasture & Forage - Animal AgricultureAnimal and Poultry Sciences 2023-11-02T00:00:00.000-04:00

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Grazing Through Snow https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/SPES/SPES-34/SPES-34.html Fri, 13 Dec 2024 15:15:54 -0500 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/SPES/SPES-34/SPES-34.html HorsesSchool of Plant and Environmental SciencesGraze 300VideosExpert-ReviewedPasture & Forage - Animal AgricultureAnimal and Poultry Sciences 2023-11-01T00:00:00.000-04:00

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Grazing Summer Annuals https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/SPES/SPES-35/SPES-35.html Fri, 13 Dec 2024 15:13:03 -0500 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/SPES/SPES-35/SPES-35.html Beef CattleSchool of Plant and Environmental SciencesGraze 300VideosExpert-ReviewedPasture & Forage - Animal AgricultureAnimal and Poultry Sciences 2023-11-02T00:00:00.000-04:00

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Measuring Forage with a Falling Plate Meter https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/SPES/SPES-36/SPES-36.html Fri, 13 Dec 2024 15:09:05 -0500 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/SPES/SPES-36/SPES-36.html Graze 300VideosBeef CattleExpert-ReviewedSchool of Plant and Environmental SciencesAnimal and Poultry Sciences 2023-11-02T00:00:00.000-04:00

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VCE Ag Today: Small Ruminants https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/VCE/VCE-1027/VCE-1027-54.html Thu, 17 Feb 2022 11:13:22 -0500 https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/VCE/VCE-1027/VCE-1027-54.html VideosVCE Ag TodayVirginia State UniversityAnimal and Poultry SciencesSheep & Goats 2021-11-10T18:35:35.000-05:00

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